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Who are we?
We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The role
What will you be doing?
- Support the delivery of a range of actuarial activities, analyses and projects across the business.
- Develop an understanding of how actuarial insights support business performance, decision-making and risk management.
- Take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Contribute to projects aimed at improving processes, systems and ways of working.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of actuarial methodologies and processes.
- Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Risk and the wider business, developing your communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Learn about the regulatory environment in which we operate, including Solvency II and broader risk management frameworks.
- Build technical expertise through a combination of on-the-job experience, formal study support and professional development opportunities.
- Progress towards qualification through our actuarial study support scheme.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your actuarial career within a supportive and collaborative team, gaining exposure to a broad range of actuarial work while studying towards professional qualifications.
What will you bring?
We’re looking for talented graduates who are curious, analytical and excited to build a career in actuarial science.
You’ll ideally have:
- A degree in a numerate subject, achieved at 2:1 level or above.
- A strong academic record, including A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work.
- An interest in developing a career within the actuarial profession.
- Good communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and confidently.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn.
- Experience using Excel; exposure to programming languages such as Python, R or VBA would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Any actuarial internship, placement year or relevant work experience would be beneficial but is not required.
Location
Hybrid working. 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
A minimum of 2 days a week from our Dorking office and option to work the third from a choice of offices in Dorking, Basingstoke & London.
Benefits
- Performance based incentive 8.5% (Paid in March)
- Company funded Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
- Pension Scheme with generous company match - employer contributions from 8-12%
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell leave
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with onsite electric charging points
- Free parking at Dorking & Basingstoke sites
- Free onsite perks
- Dorking office: Restaurant, Gym, Tennis Courts, Free Shuttle Bus from Train Station
Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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